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Chapter 271
Chapter 271
Abbey looked at Cordelia, struggling to find the right words before blurting out, "Lia, is your family... crazy?"
Rachel and Juliana were taken aback.
Abbey pointed at them and began to rant, "I begged you, let me and Lia have a quiet chat, okay? Stop making a scene here!"
Juliana was confused, "Ms. Robinson, I just saw my sister ignoring you..."
"She has been paying attention to me!" Abbey cut in, "Didn't you see her nodding and shaking her head?!"
Juliana: ?
Abbey understood Cordelia was reserved, and some people are just like that, but it didn't hinder their communication. When she spoke, Cordelia was genuinely listening, making their interaction quite comfortable.
Abbey continued, "What's wrong with liking this?"
Juliana: !!
Seeing the situation escalate, Rachel, worried about causing a scene at the party, quickly looked at Cordelia and said, "It seems it was all a misunderstanding. Juliana is just overly enthusiastic, worried Lia might not be the best at hosting. Since Ms. Robinson is okay with it, then it's all good. Hope Ms. Robinson feels right at home!"
These words made Abbey realize this was happening at a birthday celebration.
Steward was, after all, Cordelia's grandfather, and if she kept on, it would make Cordelia look bad.
Abbey finally calmed down and sat next to Cordelia.
Juliana, red-faced from Abbey's scolding, couldn't stay any longer and walked away with teary eyes.
Rosina, on the other hand, was straightforward and asked, "Ms. Robinson, isn't your brother Bill at odds with Cordelia's kept man? How come you're still so close with her?"
Rosina's question was blunt but echoed the curiosity of everyone present.
Abbey was stunned.
Her brother and the boss at odds?
What kind of rumor was that!
She forced a smile, deciding not to reveal anything before knowing what her brother and the boss were planning, "I don't care about that. All I know is Lia and I hit it off from the start. She's like my real sister!"
Others:
After chatting for a while, Yates arrived with a few members of the Flame Union, and Cordelia went to greet them.
Upon her arrival, Yates was gaming, wearing headphones and speaking to someone on the other end, "Bro."
From the other side, Floyd's voice came through, "Go ahead."
Yates, as a marksman, charged forward, and after a fight, he slightly smirked, "We won."
Floyd: "Another round?"
Yates saw Cordelia approaching and said, "No, I'm going to read some. Otherwise, Lia will quiz me tomorrow, and I won't have the answers." After a pause, Floyd laughed a bit, "Alright, hit the books then."
Hanging up and quitting the game, Yates greeted Cordelia.
Just as he was about to speak, Cordelia said, "I've sent you the study material. There'll be a quiz tomorrow morning."
Yates: "?? Lia, it's a party tonight!"
Cordelia glanced at him, "You busy?"
Yates: "...not really."
Cordelia with a simple "Oh," pointed to a quiet sofa nearby, "Then go study over there."
Yates: ".
To him, parties used to be the dullest events, something he'd avoid at all costs. But ever since he started studying rigorously with Lia, he found these gatherings amusing!!
Yet, thinking of Superiority College, Yates sighed and resignedly walked to the sofa in the corner, pulling out his phone to start studying.
Seeing Yates studying, Flame No.1 decided to join him, and so, the usually flamboyant redheads at parties were now sitting quietly, studying at Steward's celebration: a bizarre scene.
Cordelia couldn't help but think of Merry, who was still in Ontoky City and had an arts exam coming up, wondering how well she'd do.
As she pondered, a familiar voice came from behind, "Kid, what's on your mind?"
Cordelia turned around, surprised to find Everard standing there, looking at her.
Today, Everard was dressed in a sleek black suit, looking sharp and radiant, his hair neatly styled, giving off a dazzling presence.
Despite the crowd at the party and the simplicity of a black suit, Everard stood out, captivating everyone's attention, including Cordelia's, making her heart race unexpectedly.
Hmm, did she forget to take the medicine Louie Adams prescribed this morning? Why did she suddenly feel so out of control...
While Cordelia was lost in thought, she heard Sanderson calling, "Everard, come over here."
Everard, raising an eyebrow but not wanting to leave the youngster alone, walked over, "Uncle."
Seeing Steward there, Cordelia, worried Everard might be put in a difficult position, hesitated before following.
As she approached, she indeed
heard Steward say, "Everard, right? Bill will be here in a bit. We'll all meet,
and with Hackett mediating.ne
could just lower your head,
apologize, and shake hands with Bill, making peace!"
Everard, unaware of this arrangement until now, raised an eyebrow, "You invited me here just for this?" Steward nodded.
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Everard squinted his eyes, about to speak, when Rachel suddenly approached with a complaint, "Dad Lia is being absolutely ridiculous, When Ms. Thompson tried to talk to her, La barely paid her any attention. When Juliana suggested she be a bit more gracious, it only made Ms. Thompson really mad."
Steward furrowed his brows and looked towards Cordelia, who was sauntering over, and said, "Lia, you need to be nicer to Ms. Thompson. Otherwise, when Bill gets here, how are we supposed to smooth things over?"
Everard raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.
So, they looked down on him, and now they expected Cordelia to grovel?
His demeanor turned icy in an instant, and he said bluntly, "That won't be necessary."
Steward was taken aback, then somewhat irritated, "What do you mean?"
Everard, always proud and aloof, had made an effort to appear approachable to the Sandersons, but now he was surrounded by a chilling aura as he stated clearly, “I mean, we don't have to bow down to Bill."
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But not for Cordelia to endure undue hardship.
So, it was time to shed the unflattering nickname.
As he finished speaking, Kermit came running over, "Bill and Hackett are here!"